The Stars of the Classical Russian Ballet in the Classical Ballet Festival (02 August 2018 - 30 August 2018)
"Classical Ballet Festival" - unique mega-project in Russia dedicated to popularize classical
ballet which is property of national culture. To this day Russian classical
ballet's lovers try to solve secret of popularity of this magic art phenomenon.
There is paradox, at the present day a high level of ballet remains constancy,
despite of all economic and political turns. Two world-known ballet groups
will take part in "Classical Ballet Festival" this year.

The Festival views its mission as to attract modern audience to the high art
of the classical Russian ballet which by all right is considered to be the great
achievement of the Russian and world culture. The Russian classical ballet
lovers still marvel the enigma of theof the irresistible magic effect of this
art phenomenon.

Since the theatre is situated in one of the most picturesque and beautiful
corners of Moscow – in the "Hermitage" garden. In summer it is particularly
attractive. "The New Opera" theatre is unique. It is characterized by classical
architecture of the building that is combined with super modern stage equipment
and comfortable auditorium.

Summer Ballet Seasons in Moscow are an integral part of the summertime cultural life that already became a tradition: the Seasons have been an annual fixture of the cultural calendar since 2001. This year, from July 1 to August 28 the best classical ballets will be performed on stage of the Russian National Theatre for 18th time.

The SUMMER BALLET SEASONS were founded in 2001 and immediately attracted the attention of audiences. The repertoire of the Seasons consists of classics performed by promising and prominent Russian ballet companies.

More than 400,000 people have visited performances of the Seasons during these years. In 2001, the project was planned as the means to settle tourist problems - in the period of summer vacations, closed theatres and concert halls, it was impossible to form a worthy cultural program for foreign tourists. Time passed, and today the Seasons have turned into a prominent cultural event in Moscow. The performances of all the ballet companies, participating in Summer Ballet Seasons, are a great rarity in their own country, as they tour abroad most of the year. For example Moscow City Ballet had 16 annual tours and more than 1500 performances just in the UK !

The conception of the Summer Ballet Seasons is to cherish the inherited treasures of the Russian national culture.

The performances traditionally take place in the very heart of Moscow in the old Russian National Theatre next to the World Known Bolshoi and opposite the Kremlin and Red Square.

The international festival CONTEXT. Diana Vishneva provides access to the best practices of contemporary dance. Each year the festival brings world premieres, unique collaborations, and critically acclaimed productions created by both recognized and emerging choreographers to the Russian audience. The festival also features documentary film screenings and a broad educational programme.

Over the course of the year, the Festival team travels the world in search of the most exciting contemporary dance companies to present their works to people in Moscow and Saint Petersburg.

Just as any context reveals a new trace of meaning even to something you’d thought was familiar and understandable, the CONTEXT. Diana Vishneva festival reflects the best contemporary dance has to offer. The festival aims to help the audience make a connection to the contemporary choreography and to see modern dance as a new world where choreographer’s social and personal messages are as important as the choreography itself.

During its existence, the Festival was awarded the highest audience recognition. Among the guest stars of the past years artists the best companies in the world: the Royal ballet Covent garden, Bolshoi theatre of Russia, La Scala, English national ballet, Ballet of Monte Carlo, Mariinsky theatre, National ballet of Bordeaux, the National ballet of the Netherlands, Staatsballet Berlin, National ballet of Korea, Ballet of the Vienna state Opera, the Azerbaijani theatre of Opera and ballet, the Norwegian national ballet, Dresden state Opera Ballet, Dortmund ballet, etc.

Today the theatre «the Kremlin ballet» is the highest and cherish the culture of classical dance is a troupe with a unique creative person and distinctive artistic style.

The Stars of the Classical Russian Ballet in the Classical Ballet Festival (02 August 2017 - 02 September 2017) (ARCHIVE)
"Classical Ballet Festival" - unique mega-project in Russia dedicated to popularize classical
ballet which is property of national culture. To this day Russian classical
ballet's lovers try to solve secret of popularity of this magic art phenomenon.
There is paradox, at the present day a high level of ballet remains constancy,
despite of all economic and political turns. Two world-known ballet groups
will take part in "Classical Ballet Festival" this year.

The Festival views its mission as to attract modern audience to the high art
of the classical Russian ballet which by all right is considered to be the great
achievement of the Russian and world culture. The Russian classical ballet
lovers still marvel the enigma of theof the irresistible magic effect of this
art phenomenon.

Since the theatre is situated in one of the most picturesque and beautiful
corners of Moscow – in the "Hermitage" garden. In summer it is particularly
attractive. "The New Opera" theatre is unique. It is characterized by classical
architecture of the building that is combined with super modern stage equipment
and comfortable auditorium.

Summer Ballet Seasons in Moscow are an integral part of the summertime
cultural life that already became a tradition: the Seasons have been an annual
fixture of the cultural calendar since 2001. This year, from July 1 to
August 29 the best classical ballets will be performed on stage of the Russian
Academic Youth Theatre (RAMT) for 12th time.

The SUMMER BALLET SEASONS were founded in 2001 and immediately attracted the
attention of audiences. The repertoire of the Seasons consists of classics
performed by promising and prominent Russian ballet companies.

More than 300,000 people have visited performances of the Seasons during
these years. In 2001, the project was planned as the means to settle tourist
problems - in the period of summer vacations, closed theatres and concert halls,
it was impossible to form a worthy cultural program for foreign tourists. Time
passed, and today the Seasons have turned into a prominent cultural event in
Moscow. The performances of both the ballet companies, participating in Summer
Ballet Seasons, are a great rarity in their own country, as they tour abroad
most of the year. For example Moscow City Ballet had 15 annual tours and more
than 1500 performances just in UK !

The conception of the Summer Ballet Seasons is to cherish the inherited
treasures of the Russian national culture.

The performances traditionally take place in the very heart of Moscow in the
old Russian National Theatre next to the World Known Bolshoi and opposite the
Kremlin and Red Square.

XVI Moscow Easter Festival (Artistic director Valery Gergiev) (16 April 2017 - 09 May 2017) (ARCHIVE)
The Moscow Easter Festival was inaugurated by the artistic and general director of the Mariinsky Theatre (former Kirov Ballet Theahre) Valery Gergiev and the mayor of Moscow Yury Luzkov. It has quickly developed into one of the largest and most authoritative musical forums in Russia and Europe.
The First Festival was held at Easter 2002 with support of the Moscow government and blessing of the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Alexei II. It was a resounding success and the decision was quickly taken to make the Festival an annual event, with the Russian Ministry of Culture as co-promoter.
The musical programme and the international dimension of the Festival have grown steadily richer year by year.

The Stars of the Classical Russian Ballet in the Classical Ballet Festival (02 August 2016 - 02 September 2016) (ARCHIVE)
"Classical Ballet Festival" - unique mega-project in Russia dedicated to popularize classical
ballet which is property of national culture. To this day Russian classical
ballet's lovers try to solve secret of popularity of this magic art phenomenon.
There is paradox, at the present day a high level of ballet remains constancy,
despite of all economic and political turns. Two world-known ballet groups
will take part in "Classical Ballet Festival" this year.

The Festival views its mission as to attract modern audience to the high art
of the classical Russian ballet which by all right is considered to be the great
achievement of the Russian and world culture. The Russian classical ballet
lovers still marvel the enigma of theof the irresistible magic effect of this
art phenomenon.

Since the theatre is situated in one of the most picturesque and beautiful
corners of Moscow – in the "Hermitage" garden. In summer it is particularly
attractive. "The New Opera" theatre is unique. It is characterized by classical
architecture of the building that is combined with super modern stage equipment
and comfortable auditorium.

Summer Ballet Seasons in Moscow are an integral part of the summertime
cultural life that already became a tradition: the Seasons have been an annual
fixture of the cultural calendar since 2001. This year, from July 1 to
August 28 the best classical ballets will be performed on stage of the Russian
National Theatre for 16th time.

The SUMMER BALLET SEASONS were founded in 2001 and immediately attracted the
attention of audiences. The repertoire of the Seasons consists of classics
performed by promising and prominent Russian ballet companies.

More than 400,000 people have visited performances of the Seasons during
these years. In 2001, the project was planned as the means to settle tourist
problems - in the period of summer vacations, closed theatres and concert halls,
it was impossible to form a worthy cultural program for foreign tourists. Time
passed, and today the Seasons have turned into a prominent cultural event in
Moscow. The performances of all the ballet companies, participating in Summer
Ballet Seasons, are a great rarity in their own country, as they tour abroad
most of the year. For example Moscow City Ballet had 16 annual tours and more
than 1500 performances just in the UK !

The conception of the Summer Ballet Seasons is to cherish the inherited
treasures of the Russian national culture.

The performances traditionally take place in the very heart of Moscow in the
old Russian National Theatre next to the World Known Bolshoi and opposite the
Kremlin and Red Square.

Moscow Easter Festival (Artistic director Valery Gergiev) (01 May 2016 - 17 May 2016) (ARCHIVE)
The Moscow Easter Festival was inaugurated by the artistic and general director of the Mariinsky Theatre (former Kirov Ballet Theahre) Valery Gergiev and the mayor of Moscow Yury Luzkov. It has quickly developed into one of the largest and most authoritative musical forums in Russia and Europe.
The First Festival was held at Easter 2002 with support of the Moscow government and blessing of the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Alexei II. It was a resounding success and the decision was quickly taken to make the Festival an annual event, with the Russian Ministry of Culture as co-promoter.
The musical programme and the international dimension of the Festival have grown steadily richer year by year.

The Stars of the Classical Russian Ballet in the Classical Ballet Festival (04 August 2015 - 02 September 2015) (ARCHIVE)
"Classical Ballet Festival" - unique mega-project in Russia dedicated to popularize classical
ballet which is property of national culture. To this day Russian classical
ballet's lovers try to solve secret of popularity of this magic art phenomenon.
There is paradox, at the present day a high level of ballet remains constancy,
despite of all economic and political turns. Two world-known ballet groups
will take part in "Classical Ballet Festival" this year.

The Festival views its mission as to attract modern audience to the high art
of the classical Russian ballet which by all right is considered to be the great
achievement of the Russian and world culture. The Russian classical ballet
lovers still marvel the enigma of theof the irresistible magic effect of this
art phenomenon.

Since the theatre is situated in one of the most picturesque and beautiful
corners of Moscow – in the "Hermitage" garden. In summer it is particularly
attractive. "The New Opera" theatre is unique. It is characterized by classical
architecture of the building that is combined with super modern stage equipment
and comfortable auditorium.

Summer Ballet Seasons in Moscow are an integral part of the summertime cultural life that already became a tradition: the Seasons have been an annual fixture of the cultural calendar since 2001. This year, from July 1 to August 28 the best classical ballets will be performed on stage of the Russian National Theatre for 15th time.

The SUMMER BALLET SEASONS were founded in 2001 and immediately attracted the attention of audiences. The repertoire of the Seasons consists of classics performed by promising and prominent Russian ballet companies.

More than 400,000 people have visited performances of the Seasons during these years. In 2001, the project was planned as the means to settle tourist problems - in the period of summer vacations, closed theatres and concert halls, it was impossible to form a worthy cultural program for foreign tourists. Time passed, and today the Seasons have turned into a prominent cultural event in Moscow. The performances of all the ballet companies, participating in Summer Ballet Seasons, are a great rarity in their own country, as they tour abroad most of the year. For example Moscow City Ballet had 15 annual tours and more than 1500 performances just in the UK !

The conception of the Summer Ballet Seasons is to cherish the inherited treasures of the Russian national culture.

The performances traditionally take place in the very heart of Moscow in the old Russian National Theatre next to the World Known Bolshoi and opposite the Kremlin and Red Square.

Classical Ballet Festival dedicated to 175th anniversary of Peter Tchaikovsky (06 April 2015 - 09 April 2015) (ARCHIVE)
Tchaikovsky lived during the legacy of the reforms of Peter the Great, the dynamic young Czar of Russia (1672-1725), who brought influences of Western Europe into his country. The latter half of the 19th century witnessed the rise of nationalism. At that time, many Russian composers sought to free themselves of European influences and focus more directly on all things Russian. In terms of music, this meant getting rid of the German, Italian, French and English traditions, including formal structures and technical features.
The leading group of Russian composers in this effort, known as the “Mighty Five,” were Mussorgsky, Rimsky-Korokov, Borodin and Cui, led by Balakirev. Though a contemporary of the “Mighty Five,” Tchaikovsky did not share their views of shaking off European influences. He was comfortable using the German formal structures, and Italian and French influences in his orchestrations, so he never joined his colleagues in their pursuit, yet he became the most well-known Russian composer of all time.

The festival will present top conductors only, famous all over the world on the recently renovated historic stage of the Bolshoi theatre,which has one of the best acoustics in the world.Usually it is really hard to enjoy concert of the brilliant Bolshoi Orchestra at the Historic Stage. Because usually they are accompany to the ballets and operas or playing concerts in another concert halls.And it is really hard to enjoy just the music, without singers or dancers and appreciate this top skill of one of world's best orchestra in one of the best halls in the world. All this makes every concert a really Not to Be Missed Event.

Summer Ballet Seasons in Moscow are an integral part of the summertime
cultural life that already became a tradition: the Seasons have been an annual
fixture of the cultural calendar since 2001. This year, from July 1 to
August 28 the best classical ballets will be performed on stage of the Russian
Academic Youth Theatre (RAMT) for 12th time.

The SUMMER BALLET SEASONS were founded in 2001 and immediately attracted the
attention of audiences. The repertoire of the Seasons consists of classics
performed by promising and prominent Russian ballet companies.

More than 300,000 people have visited performances of the Seasons during
these years. In 2001, the project was planned as the means to settle tourist
problems - in the period of summer vacations, closed theatres and concert halls,
it was impossible to form a worthy cultural program for foreign tourists. Time
passed, and today the Seasons have turned into a prominent cultural event in
Moscow. The performances of both the ballet companies, participating in Summer
Ballet Seasons, are a great rarity in their own country, as they tour abroad
most of the year. For example Moscow City Ballet had 15 annual tours and more
than 1500 performances just in UK !

The conception of the Summer Ballet Seasons is to cherish the inherited
treasures of the Russian national culture.

The performances traditionally take place in the very heart of Moscow in the
old Russian National Theatre next to the World Known Bolshoi and opposite the
Kremlin and Red Square.

Summer Ballet Seasons in Moscow are an integral part of the summertime
cultural life that already became a tradition: the Seasons have been an annual
fixture of the cultural calendar since 2001. This year, from July 1 to
August 28 the best classical ballets will be performed on stage of the Russian
Academic Youth Theatre (RAMT) for 12th time.

The SUMMER BALLET SEASONS were founded in 2001 and immediately attracted the
attention of audiences. The repertoire of the Seasons consists of classics
performed by promising and prominent Russian ballet companies.

More than 300,000 people have visited performances of the Seasons during
these years. In 2001, the project was planned as the means to settle tourist
problems - in the period of summer vacations, closed theatres and concert halls,
it was impossible to form a worthy cultural program for foreign tourists. Time
passed, and today the Seasons have turned into a prominent cultural event in
Moscow. The performances of both the ballet companies, participating in Summer
Ballet Seasons, are a great rarity in their own country, as they tour abroad
most of the year. For example Moscow City Ballet had 15 annual tours and more
than 1500 performances just in UK !

The conception of the Summer Ballet Seasons is to cherish the inherited
treasures of the Russian national culture.

The performances traditionally take place in the very heart of Moscow in the
old Russian National Theatre next to the World Known Bolshoi and opposite the
Kremlin and Red Square.

Moscow Easter Festival (Artistic director Valery Gergiev) (20 April 2014 - 09 May 2014) (ARCHIVE)
The Moscow Easter Festival was inaugurated by the artistic and general director of the Mariinsky Theatre (former Kirov Ballet Theahre) Valery Gergiev and the mayor of Moscow Yury Luzkov. It has quickly developed into one of the largest and most authoritative musical forums in Russia and Europe.
The First Festival was held at Easter 2002 with support of the Moscow government and blessing of the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Alexei II. It was a resounding success and the decision was quickly taken to make the Festival an annual event, with the Russian Ministry of Culture as co-promoter.
The musical programme and the international dimension of the Festival have grown steadily richer year by year.

Summer Ballet Seasons in Moscow are an integral part of the summertime
cultural life that already became a tradition: the Seasons have been an annual
fixture of the cultural calendar since 2001. This year, from July 1 to
August 28 the best classical ballets will be performed on stage of the Russian
Academic Youth Theatre (RAMT) for 11th time.

The SUMMER BALLET SEASONS were founded in 2001 and immediately attracted the
attention of audiences. The repertoire of the Seasons consists of classics
performed by promising and prominent Russian ballet companies.

More than 300,000 people have visited performances of the Seasons during
these years. In 2001, the project was planned as the means to settle tourist
problems - in the period of summer vacations, closed theatres and concert halls,
it was impossible to form a worthy cultural program for foreign tourists. Time
passed, and today the Seasons have turned into a prominent cultural event in
Moscow. The performances of both the ballet companies, participating in Summer
Ballet Seasons, are a great rarity in their own country, as they tour abroad
most of the year. For example Moscow City Ballet had 15 annual tours and more
than 1500 performances just in UK !

The conception of the Summer Ballet Seasons is to cherish the inherited
treasures of the Russian national culture.

The performances traditionally take place in the very heart of Moscow in the
old Russian National Theatre next to the World Known Bolshoi and opposite the
Kremlin and Red Square.

Summer Ballet Seasons in Moscow are an integral part of the summertime
cultural life that already became a tradition: the Seasons have been an annual
fixture of the cultural calendar since 2001. This year, from July 5 to
August 27 the best classical ballets will be performed on stage of the Russian
Academic Youth Theatre (RAMT) for 11th time.

The SUMMER BALLET SEASONS were founded in 2001 and immediately attracted the
attention of audiences. The repertoire of the Seasons consists of classics
performed by promising and prominent Russian ballet companies.

More than 300,000 people have visited performances of the Seasons during
these years. In 2001, the project was planned as the means to settle tourist
problems - in the period of summer vacations, closed theatres and concert halls,
it was impossible to form a worthy cultural program for foreign tourists. Time
passed, and today the Seasons have turned into a prominent cultural event in
Moscow. The performances of both the ballet companies, participating in Summer
Ballet Seasons, are a great rarity in their own country, as they tour abroad
most of the year. For example Moscow City Ballet had 15 annual tours and more
than 1500 performances just in UK !

The conception of the Summer Ballet Seasons is to cherish the inherited
treasures of the Russian national culture.

The performances traditionally take place in the very heart of Moscow in the
old Russian National Theatre next to the World Known Bolshoi and opposite the
Kremlin and Red Square.

The Stars of the Classical Russian Ballet in the Classical Ballet Festival (13 June 2012 - 28 July 2012) (ARCHIVE)
"Classical Ballet Festival" - unique mega-project in Russia dedicated to popularize classical
ballet which is property of national culture. To this day Russian classical
ballet's lovers try to solve secret of popularity of this magic art phenomenon.
There is paradox, at the present day a high level of ballet remains constancy,
despite of all economic and political turns. Two world-known ballet groups
will take part in "Classical Ballet Festival" this year.

The Festival views its mission as to attract modern audience to the high art
of the classical Russian ballet which by all right is considered to be the great
achievement of the Russian and world culture. The Russian classical ballet
lovers still marvel the enigma of theof the irresistible magic effect of this
art phenomenon.

Since the theatre is situated in one of the most picturesque and beautiful
corners of Moscow – in the "Hermitage" garden. In summer it is particularly
attractive. "The New Opera" theatre is unique. It is characterized by classical
architecture of the building that is combined with super modern stage equipment
and comfortable auditorium.

The SUMMER BALLET SEASONS were founded in 2001 and immediately attracted the attention of audiences. The repertoire of the Seasons consists of classics performed by promising and prominent Russian ballet companies.

More than 300,000 people have visited performances of the Seasons during these years.
In 2001, the project was planned as the means to settle tourist problems - in the period of summer vacations, closed theatres and concert halls, it was impossible to form a worthy cultural program for foreign tourists. Time passed, and today the Seasons have turned into a prominent cultural event in Moscow. The performances of both the ballet companies, participating in Summer Ballet Seasons, are a great rarity in their own country, as they tour abroad most of the year. For example Moscow City Ballet had 15 annual tours and more than 1500 performances just in UK !

The conception of the Summer Ballet Seasons is to cherish the inherited treasures of the Russian national culture.

The performances traditionally take place in the very heart of Moscow in the old Russian National Theatre next to the World Known Bolshoi and opposite the Kremlin and Red Square.

Moscow Easter Festival 2011 (24 April 2011 - 09 May 2011) (ARCHIVE)
The Moscow Easter Festival was inaugurated by the artistic and general director of the Mariinsky Theatre (former Kirov Ballet Theahre) Valery Gergiev and the mayor of Moscow Yury Luzkov. It has quickly developed into one of the largest and most authoritative musical forums in Russia and Europe.
The First Festival was held at Easter 2002 with support of the Moscow government and blessing of the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Alexei II. It was a resounding success and the decision was quickly taken to make the Festival an annual event, with the Russian Ministry of Culture as co-promoter.
The musical programme and the international dimension of the Festival have grown steadily richer year by year.

The SUMMER BALLET SEASONS were founded in 2001 and immediately attracted the attention of audiences. The repertoire of the Seasons consists of classics performed by promising and prominent Russian ballet companies.

More than 300,000 people have visited performances of the Seasons during these years.
In 2001, the project was planned as the means to settle tourist problems - in the period of summer vacations, closed theatres and concert halls, it was impossible to form a worthy cultural program for foreign tourists. Time passed, and today the Seasons have turned into a prominent cultural event in Moscow. The performances of both the ballet companies, participating in Summer Ballet Seasons, are a great rarity in their own country, as they tour abroad most of the year. For example Moscow City Ballet had 15 annual tours and more than 1500 performances just in UK !

The conception of the Summer Ballet Seasons is to cherish the inherited treasures of the Russian national culture.

The performances traditionally take place in the very heart of Moscow in the old Russian National Theatre next to the World Known Bolshoi and opposite the Kremlin and Red Square.

V International Festival "Vladimir Spivakov invites..." (25 September 2009 - 07 October 2009) (ARCHIVE)
"Vladimir Spivakov Invites" festival being an outstanding culture event takes place once in two years in Moscow. The jubilee fifth festival features world-wide famous and acknowledged musicians such as pianist Denis Matsuev, soprano Albina Shagimuratova, baritone Nikolay Borchev, violinists Feng Ning and Yuki Manuela Janke. The star parade is headlined by Ruggero Raimondi.
The festival sound is reduced to a common denominator of two orchestras - National Philharmonic orchestra of Russia and "Virtuosos of Moscow". All the concerts are hosted by maestro Spivakov who will also perform solo. The festival is opened with Gershwin-Gala featuring popular orchestra suites, "Rhapsody in Blue" as well as piano concert.

The SUMMER BALLET SEASONS were founded in 2001 and immediately attracted the attention of audiences. The repertoire of the Seasons consists of classics performed by promising and prominent Russian ballet companies.

More than 300,000 people have visited performances of the Seasons during these years.
In 2001, the project was planned as the means to settle tourist problems - in the period of summer vacations, closed theatres and concert halls, it was impossible to form a worthy cultural program for foreign tourists. Time passed, and today the Seasons have turned into a prominent cultural event in Moscow. The performances of both the ballet companies, participating in Summer Ballet Seasons, are a great rarity in their own country, as they tour abroad most of the year. For example Moscow City Ballet had 15 annual tours and more than 1500 performances just in UK !

The conception of the Summer Ballet Seasons is to cherish the inherited treasures of the Russian national culture.

The performances traditionally take place in the very heart of Moscow in the old Russian National Theatre next to the World Known Bolshoi and opposite the Kremlin and Red Square.

"Summer Ballet Festival" - unique mega-project in Russia dedicated to
popularize classical ballet which is property of national culture. To
this day Russian classical ballet‘s lovers try to solve secret of
popularity of this magic art phenomenon. There is paradox, at the
present day a high level of ballet remains constancy, despite of all
economic and political turns.
Three world-known ballet groups will take part in “Summer Ballet
Festival” this year.

The Festival views its mission as to attract modern audience to the
high art of the classical Russian ballet which by all right is
considered to be the great achievement of the Russian and world
culture. The Russian classical ballet lovers still marvel the enigma
of theof the irresistible magic effect of this art phenomenon.

The SUMMER BALLET SEASONS were founded in 2001 and immediately attracted the attention of audiences. The repertoire of the Seasons consists of classics performed by promising and prominent Russian ballet companies.

More than 300,000 people have visited performances of the Seasons during these years.
In 2001, the project was planned as the means to settle tourist problems - in the period of summer vacations, closed theatres and concert halls, it was impossible to form a worthy cultural program for foreign tourists. Time passed, and today the Seasons have turned into a prominent cultural event in Moscow. The performances of both the ballet companies, participating in SBS-2008, are a great rarity in their own country, as they tour abroad most of the year. For example Moscow City Ballet had 15 annual tours and more than 1500 performances just in UK !

The conception of the Summer Ballet Seasons is to cherish the inherited treasures of the Russian national culture.

The performances traditionally take place in the very heart of Moscow in the old Russian National Theatre next to the World Known Bolshoi and opposite the Kremlin and Red Square.

On 16 December to Rodion Shchedrin are fulfilled 75 years, but anniversary concerts will begin long before this date. Unprecedented on the scales and the level of the begun to operate in it executors festival covers both the key works of composer, which glorified his name in many countries of peace, and the premiers of last decade.

The salient event in the cultural life of the capital promises to become the IV international festival "Vladimir Spivakov invites...". From 25 September till 9 October 2007 on the scene of the Grand Hall of the Moscow International Musical Arts Center will appear the best executors of classical skill.

The connections between the ancient and contemporary tools, the historical and contemporary practice of sound extraction are not always clearly visible. The task of festival - to demonstrate not only this connection, but also that the fact that ethnic, medieval, baroque tools and their music live today, they disturb and gladden contemporary executors and listeners. Conducting festival in the excellent Moscow to Museum-estate "Arkhangelskoye" will make possible to listeners to receive musical masterpieces in the environment of the authentic works of painting, sculpture, architecture, landscaping skill of world value, such as creations P.Gonzago‘s, A.Van Dyck‘s , D.B.T‘epolo‘s.

Ballet Show "Summer Seasons 2008" will take place in July - August 2008.
The exact dates and the playbill will be announced in February -
March 2008. If you are interested in playbill for 2008, please
e-mail us at fb@OperaAndBallet.com or call us. As soon as the
playbill
will be announced, we will let you know immediately.
Please note, that you are qualify for advance
booking discounts if you book early.TOLL FREE USA: +1 (866) 869 8634; TOLL FREE UK: +44 (0) 800 279 7129
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The SUMMER BALLET SEASONS were founded in 2001 and immediately attracted the attention of audiences. The repertoire of the Seasons consists of classics performed by promising and prominent Russian ballet companies.

More than 200,000 people have visited performances of the Seasons during these years.
In 2001, the project was planned as the means to settle tourist problems - in the period of summer vacations, closed theatres and concert halls, it was impossible to form a worthy cultural program for foreign tourists. Time passed, and today the Seasons have turned into a prominent cultural event in Moscow. The performances of both the ballet companies, participating in SBS- 2007, are a great rarity in their own country, as they tour abroad most of the year. For example Moscow City Ballet had 15 annual tours and more than 1500 performances just in UK!

The conception of the Summer Ballet Seasons is to cherish the inherited treasures of the Russian national culture.

The performances traditionally take place in the very heart of Moscow in the old Russian Academic Theatre next to the worldwide known Bolshoi and opposite the Kremlin and Red Square.

"The Stars of the Classical Russian Ballet in the Summer Ballet
Festival 2008" will take place in June - August 2008.
The exact dates and the playbill will be announced in January -
February 2008. If you are interested in playbill for 2008, please
e-mail us at fb@OperaAndBallet.com or call us. As soon as the
playbill
will be announced, we will let you know immediately.
Please note, that you are qualify for advance
booking discounts if you book early.TOLL FREE USA: +1 (866) 869 8634; TOLL FREE UK: +44 (0) 800 279 7129
For phone numbers in other countries (Australia, Brazil, France,
Russia) please click
here

The annual “Summer Ballet Festival” will take place at the stage of
Moscow “New Opera” theatre from June, 17 till August, 28.
"Summer Ballet Festival" - unique mega-project in Russia dedicated to
popularize classical ballet which is property of national culture. To
this day Russian classical ballet‘s lovers try to solve secret of
popularity of this magic art phenomenon. There is paradox, at the
present day a high level of ballet remains constancy, despite of all
economic and political turns.
Four world-known ballet groups will take part in “Summer Ballet
Festival” this year.

The Festival views its mission as to attract modern audience to the
high art of the classical Russian ballet which by all right is
considered to be the great achievement of the Russian and world
culture. The Russian classical ballet lovers still marvel the enigma
of theof the irresistible magic effect of this art phenomenon.

Since the theatre is situated in one of the most picturesque and
beautiful corners of Moscow – in the “Hermitage” garden. In summer it is
particularly attractive. “The New Opera” theatre is unique. It is
characterized by classical architecture of the building that is
combined with super modern stage equipment and comfortable auditorium.

XIII International Tchaikovsky Competition (13 June 2007 - 30 June 2007) (ARCHIVE)
The XIII international competition P.I. Tschaikovsky takes place in Moscow from 13 to 30 June, 2007. In halls of the Moscow state conservatory im. P.I. Tschaikovsky it will pass the competition of pianists and violoncellists, in the Moscow international house of music - competition of violinists, in the hall P.I. of Tschaikovsky of Moscow state academic philharmonic society - competition of vocalists.

Moscow Easter Festival 2007 (08 April 2007 - 09 May 2007) (ARCHIVE)
The Moscow Easter Festival was inaugurated by the artistic and general director of the Mariinsky Theatre (former Kirov Ballet Theahre) Valery Gergiev and the mayor of Moscow Yury Luzkov. It has quickly developed into one of the largest and most authoritative musical forums in Russia and Europe.
The First Festival was held at Easter 2002 with support of the Moscow government and blessing of the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Alexei II. It was a resounding success and the decision was quickly taken to make the Festival an annual event, with the Russian Ministry of Culture as co-promoter.
The musical programme and the international dimension of the Festival have grown steadily richer year by year.

International organ festival (17 October 2006 - 22 April 2007) (ARCHIVE)
Admirers organ the Moscow philarmonic society in a new season
invites music in the Concert hall of a name of P.I.Chajkovskogo
to concerts International organ festival "Music of Christian divine
services" and "Organists of the Parisian cathedrals".

The Moscow philarmonic society accumulating enormous performing potential of musicians and musical collectives of capital, in anniversary represents year of the composer large-scale and long-term festival which will be prolonged from September till December, 2006.

Summer Ballet Festival 2006 (01 July 2006 - 28 August 2006) (ARCHIVE)
The annual "Summer Ballet Festival" will take place at the stage of Moscow "New Opera" theatre from July, 1 till August, 28. Ballet lovers are especially happy this time; since the theatre is situated in one of the most picturesque and beautiful corners of Moscow – in the “Hermitage” garden. In summer it is particularly attractive. “The New Opera” theatre is unique. It is characterized by classical architecture of the building that is combined with super modern stage equipment and comfortable auditorium.
Three world-known ballet groups will take part in “Summer Ballet Festival” this year. They are: “The State Classic Ballet Theatre, leaded by Natalia Kasatkina and Vladimir Vasilev”, ballet troupe from “The State Musical Theatre named after Natalia Satz” – art director Vladimir Kirillov; and “Imperial Russian Ballet” by Gediminas Taranda.

Moscow festival of symphonic orchestras of the world (03 June 2006 - 11 June 2006) (ARCHIVE)
The Moscow festival of symphonic orchestras of the world, devoted to Day of Russia for the first time will pass in the beginning of June in the Columned hall of the House of the unions. Unique parade of the best musical collectives is called to draw attention of world community to the state holiday of Russia, and to become a greater musical gift to Russians.

XII Festival "Gold Mask" (25 February 2006 - 16 April 2006) (ARCHIVE)
From 29 March through 16 April in Moscow takes place THE XII festival and the presentation to national theatrical reward "gold mask" - 2006. The demonstrations of the strongest settings of theaters from all ends of Russia will pass on the best theatrical and concert areas of the capital: from the opera, the plastic conceptual dance and the scale dramatic dramatizations to the musicals and the iskormetnykh comedies.

Festival to the 250- anniversary from the birthday of Mozart (08 January 2006 - 31 January 2006) (ARCHIVE)
In 2006 entire peace notes 250 - anniversary from the birthday of great Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. During the season Moscow philharmonic society presents concerts to the anniversary of composer. January philharmonic festival will become the culmination of Mozartian celebrations. It will be opened immediately on two areas of Moscow - Moscow State Conservatory (Grand Hall) and Ñoncert hall im. P.I. Tschaikovsky.

Russian winter (20 December 2005 - 07 January 2006) (ARCHIVE)
More than 40 years ago to all signs of Moscow new-year time was added the beautiful festival of skills by the name "Russian winter". Since then each yr in the days of new-year celebrations Moscow philharmonic society proposes bright holiday concerts to its listeners.

Festival in honour of Maya Plisetskaya (16 November 2005 - 20 November 2005) (ARCHIVE)
As dedication of great ballet dancer of XX century Maya Plesetskaya, legend of russian and world ballet, Bolhoi theatre presents anniversary festival. Program includes – performances, presenting the best and the most famous roles of great ballet dancer, in execution of nowdays famous stars of russian ballet. November 16 – “Swan Lake” in execution of Svetlana Zaharova, Andrei Uvarov, Dmitri Belogolovtsev. November 17 – “Don Quixote” in execution of Maria Alexandrova and Sergei Filin . November 18 – premier of one–act ballet program, which includes revival of famous “Carmen-suite” of Alberto Alonso, and the premier of ballet in staging of Alexei Rotmansky “Card game”. As apotheosis of ceremonial actions – “Gala Don Quixote” on November 20 in Kremlin. Not excepting, that probably her jubilee person will show the dance which is staged specially for her.

Moscow musical festival "Vladimir Spivakov invites..." (15 November 2005 - 29 November 2005) (ARCHIVE)
Moscow musical festival "Vladimir spivakov invites..." it will spend during November 2005 already the third time this musical forum - clear example of the successful art- project, which has its style, its circle of priorities and its public. By the guests of the first and second festival, that were being taken place respectively in 2001 and 2003, steel the great operatic singer Of dzhessi Norman, the patriarch of European musical advance guard composer and conductor kshishtof Is penderetskiy, one of the most claimed conductors of peace James konlon and other outstanding executors of the present. Because of the festival "Vladimir spivakov invites..." capital public it opened for himself numerous names of the taken place and ascending stars, which did not appear earlier in Moscow, which claims to status of one of the musical capitals of peace.